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Silent Suffering: The Urgent Need for Asthma Advocacy in the US

Asthma, often dismissed as a manageable condition, is a silent crisis claiming thousands of lives and impacting millions of children in the United States each year. The alarming statistics demand our immediate attention and action

3500+ Deaths a year Over 3,500 individuals lose their lives to asthma annually, a stark reminder of the disease’s severity and the urgent need for improved prevention and treatment strategies.

4.5 Million Asthmatic Children in the US. A staggering 4.5 million children in the US are living with asthma, facing daily challenges and limitations that impact their quality of life.

3rd Highest Pediatric Hospitalization Rate Asthma holds the grim distinction of being the third leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations, highlighting the immense burden on healthcare systems and families.

Our Mission

At No Child Left Breathless, our mission is rooted in the urgent reality of escalating asthma attacks among children. We recognize the direct link between environmental stressors, such as climate change, and the exacerbation of respiratory conditions. As temperatures rise and air quality worsens, our children are increasingly at risk.

Currently, Texas law merely allows schools to stock inhalers, creating a patchwork of safety measures that leave too many students vulnerable. Data reveals a sobering truth: 300 children die annually in the U.S. from asthma attacks, with thousands more experiencing emergency room visits. We believe it is unacceptable for any child to suffer or lose their life due to a lack of immediate access to essential medication. For this reason, No Child Left Breathless champions the mandate of emergency inhalers in every Texas school, regardless of district wealth or resources. By advocating for this policy change, we strive to create a future where no child will ever be left breathless.